These days I get overwhelmed with two things on my calendar! So I can only imagine the fomo + tired paradox you're in! Need to ask myself "what if this could be awesome" more often!
I wasn't able to come back on here and comment about how this essay changed my mood two weekends in a row. So here's some belated thoughts.
I had two packed Sundays in a row. On the first Sunday (after I read your piece), I didn't go as far as having to imagine that it might be awesome. Even just considering the possibility that the day could be more nice than I am allowing for it to be changed so much for me. I was much more at ease in each moment of the day, like each moment was pregnant with the possibility of the many kinds of lovely, hopeful, surprising and fun it could be. The second Sunday was easier because I'd tried it the first time around. I'm amazed that it can only take 2 attempts to already feel like a game-changing exercise in one's toolbox.
I love this thought exercise! I will definitely try it out the next time I don't want to do something on my schedule. It sounds similar to something I already do that I learned from James Clear. Instead of saying "I have to [insert scheduled activity here]", I say, "I get to [insert scheduled activity here]."
Sending good vibes your way! All the best for the fam and baby for the new year :D
These days I get overwhelmed with two things on my calendar! So I can only imagine the fomo + tired paradox you're in! Need to ask myself "what if this could be awesome" more often!
I wasn't able to come back on here and comment about how this essay changed my mood two weekends in a row. So here's some belated thoughts.
I had two packed Sundays in a row. On the first Sunday (after I read your piece), I didn't go as far as having to imagine that it might be awesome. Even just considering the possibility that the day could be more nice than I am allowing for it to be changed so much for me. I was much more at ease in each moment of the day, like each moment was pregnant with the possibility of the many kinds of lovely, hopeful, surprising and fun it could be. The second Sunday was easier because I'd tried it the first time around. I'm amazed that it can only take 2 attempts to already feel like a game-changing exercise in one's toolbox.
Thanks, as always Angie, for your writing.
I love this thought exercise! I will definitely try it out the next time I don't want to do something on my schedule. It sounds similar to something I already do that I learned from James Clear. Instead of saying "I have to [insert scheduled activity here]", I say, "I get to [insert scheduled activity here]."